The “Aim and Go” project aimed to strengthen the use of outdoor education (OE) in youth work and to promote healthy and active lifestyles among youth workers and trainers from EU and EECA countries. It was developed as a response to current challenges faced by young people and youth workers after the pandemic, such as increased anxiety, low concentration, disconnection from nature, and reduced motivation to engage in active learning. The project recognised that OE can be a powerful method to rebuild resilience, attention, cooperation, and emotional balance through experiential, nature-based learning. The main goal was to equip youth workers with both the skills and mindset to use outdoor education as a structured, reflective, and inclusive approach in their daily work with young people. Through a combination of two international training courses — held in Manglisi, Georgia (July 2024) and Barcani, Romania (October–November 2024) — the project provided participants with hands-on experience, reflection tools, and opportunities to transfer their learning into their organisations and communities. More specifically, the project sought to: • Develop practical outdoor competences such as camping, hiking, orienteering, climbing, safety management, and risk assessment, giving participants the confidence to plan and lead outdoor experiences safely. • Promote personal growth and self-reflection, encouraging participants to become more aware of their physical and mental wellbeing, their values, and their purpose as youth workers. • Foster teamwork and leadership, using challenging outdoor situations as real-life exercises in cooperation, communication, and decision-making. • Increase awareness of healthy and active living, linking physical effort with mental health benefits and exploring how these lessons can be transmitted to young people. • Empower youth workers to integrate outdoor education in their activities with young people, particularly with those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and to use these methods to build inclusion, trust, and resilience. Both stages of the project were designed following the experiential learning cycle (experience – reflection – generalisation – application), ensuring that participants not only gained technical knowledge but also understood how to transform these experiences into meaningful learning processes. The first mobility in Georgia focused on foundational skills and group dynamics. Participants practiced basic outdoor techniques such as pitching tents, building fires, map reading, and first aid, while also engaging in reflection and discussions on how to adapt OE for different types of youth groups. Activities such as the World Café, Living Library, and survival workshops strengthened teamwork and encouraged creative problem-solving. The immersive experience helped participants reconnect with nature and discover the therapeutic and developmental potential of outdoor learning. Between the two stages, each national team was asked to organise a follow-up workshop in their home country, applying or disseminating what they learned — either through Erasmus+ presentations or introductory outdoor sessions — to ensure transfer of knowledge and continuity. The second mobility in Romania aimed at consolidating competences and giving participants leadership roles. They practiced advanced skills (climbing, hiking, group facilitation) and led workshops inspired by their national realities, such as sport for inclusion, Capoeira as a cultural learning tool, or using outdoor education to prevent risky behaviours. The highlight was the Community Day, where participants worked with local teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, designing and implementing inclusive outdoor activities. This real-life exercise allowed them to apply the principles of safety, adaptation, and reflection in a concrete context. Across both mobilities, participants became more confident in their ability to lead groups, manage risks, and integrate learning outcomes into youth work. Feedback confirmed increased resilience, teamwork, and awareness of the connection between physical activity and wellbeing.